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Paper Bags
What's paper bags
* A paper bag is a type of bags made up of a paper , usually Kraft paper .
* Paper bags are commonly used as shopping bags,packaging , and socks.
* Paper bags are commonly used as shopping bags,packaging , and socks.
Paper bags and Plastic bags
Importance of paper bags
* Paper bags are gaining importance as these bags are 100%
reusable,recyclable and biodegradable
Refuse As Gift Bags.
*What to do with those small
gift bags with handles favoured
by most boutiques?Why not use
them to hold your own gifts?
They're ideal for items such as
bath suplies,jewellery,perfume
and even most books . Simply
add some shredded crepe
Paper,a personalised card
and you're all set.
DUST OFF YOUR MOPS:-Dust mops make it a breeze to get up the dust balls and pet hair around your home,but how do get the stuff off the mop? Place a large paper bag over the mop head, then use a piece of string or a rubber band to keep it from slipping off. Now give it several good shakes. Lay the mop on
its sides for a minutes to let the dust in the bag settle. Then carefully remove the bag for easy disposal of your dusty dirt.
CLEAN ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS:- Authentic silk flowers are actually pretty rare these days; most are now made of nylon or some other man made material. But regardless of whether they are silk or something else, you can easily Freshen them up by placing them in a paper bag with 1/4 cup of salt. Give the bag a few gentle shakes and your flowers will emerge as clean as the day you purchased them.
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CARRY YOUR LAUNDRY:-- if your laundry basket is already overflowing,or the plastic handle suddenly gives out, you can always use a sturdy paper shopping bag to pick up the slack. A bag with handles will do in a pinch. Just make sure your laundry is completely dry before using the bag on the return trip. Otherwise, your freshly cleaned clothes could wind up under your feet.
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| LAUNDRY COVER YOUR KIDS TEXTBOOKS:- |
Helping your children make book covers for their textbooks isn't only fun, it's also a subtle way to teach kids to respect public property. And few materials rival a paper bag when it comes to making a rugged book cover. Firstly,cut the bag along its seems to make it a flat, wide rectangle, then place the book in the centre. Then fold in the top and bottom edges so the bag is only slightly wider than the books height. Next,fold over the sides to form sleeves over the book covers. Cut off the excess, leaving a few centimetres on either side to slide over the front and back covers. Put a piece of masking tape on the top and bottom of each sleeve to keep it on tightly and you are done. Lastly, let your child put his or her personal design on each cover.
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CREATE A TABLE DECORATION:-. Usa a small designer shopping bag with handles to make an attractive centrepiece for your dining room table or mantelpiece. Fill a small cup with some water and place it in the middle of the bag.place a few freshly cut flowers in the glass and it's done.
MAKE YOUR OWN WRAPPING PAPER:--. When you need to wrap a present in a hurry, don't rush out to buy wrapping paper.
Just cut a large paper bag along the seams until it's a flat rectangle. Position it so that any printing is facing up at you,put your gift on top, and fold,cut and tape the paper around your gift. If you wish,personalise your hand made wrapping paper by decorating it with markers, paint or stickers.
REUSE AS GIFT BAGS:-
What to do with those small gift bags with handles favoured by most boutiques? Why not use them to hold your own gifts? They're ideal for items such as bath supplies, jewellery, perfume and even most books.simply add some shredded crepe paper,a personalised card and you are all set.
RECYCLE AS TOWEL OR TISSUE DISPENSERS:-- Add a simple but elegant touch to your guest bathrooms by using small boutique bags as paper towel or tissue dispensers. You can even embellish them with your own personal touches, such as ribbons or stickers that match your decor.
RESHAPE KNITS AFTER WASHING:-. Put the shape back into your woollen jumper or mittens by tracing the contours of the item on a paper bag before you wash it. Then use your outline to stretch the item back to its original shape after washing it.
STORE LINEN SETS:-. Have you ever emptied the contents of your linen cupboard looking for the flat sheet to match the fitted one you just pulled out? You can easily spray yourself some grief by using medium sized paper bags to store your complete linen sets. Not only will your shelves be better organized,but you can also keep your linens smelling fresh by placing a used fabric-softner sheet in each bag.
USA AS A PRESSING CLOTH:-. If your ironing boards cover appears to have seen its last steam iron, don't worry. You can easily make a temporary pressing cloth bysplitting open one or two paper bags. Dampen the bags and ley them over your ironing board to get those last few shirts or skirts pressed in time for the working week.
PACK YOUR BAGS:--. Getting ready to leave on a family holiday? Don't forget to pack a few large paper shopping bag the kind with handles in your luggage. They are guaranteed to come in handy to bring home the souvenirs you pick up or your soiled laundry or beach towels.
MAKE CLEAN UPS EASIER:- Cut open one or two paper bags and spread them out over your bencht when peeling vegetables, husking 🌽 corn, shelling pea or doing any other messy job. When you are done, simply fold up the paper and toss it into the compost bin for a fast and easy clean up.
BAG YOUR RECYCLED NEWSPAPERS:-
Double up on your recycling efforts by using large paper bags to hold your newspapers for collection. It not only spares you the time and effort needed to tie up your bundles with string,but it also makes it easier to sort out your magazines, newspapers and glossy pages.
KEEP BREAD FRESH:--If you live in a high humidity area, your 🍞 bread will stay fresher if it's stored inside a paper bag rather than those plastic ones that they are sold in. Paper's ability to breathe will keep the 🍞 breads crust crisp while allowing the centre of the loaf to stay soft and moist,so re-bag it in paper.
USE TO RIPEN FRUIT- Many fruits including- avocados, 🍌 bananas, 🍐 pears,peaches and 🍅 tomatoes will ripen better when placed in a paper bag. To speed up the ripening process of any fruit, place an already ripe Apple or 🍌 banana peel in the same bag and store it at room temperature. To ripen green 🍌 bananas,wrap them in a damp tea towel before placing them in the bag. Once your fruits have adequately ripened, you can halt the process by putting them in the fridge.
STORE GERANIUMS IN WINTER:-- if you live in an area of snow or heavy frost, you can help your geraniums to survive the winter. Firstly remove the plants from their pots or carefully dig them up from your garden bed,shake off as much soil as possible and place each plantin it's own paper bag. Cover each bag with a second paper bag turned upside down and store them in a cool dry place. When spring arrives,cut off all but 3 centimetres of stem and repot. Place them in a ⛅ sunny spot, water regularly and watch your plants spring back to life.
FEED YOUR PLANTS:- Bonemeal is an excellent source of nutrients for all the plants in your garden.you can easily make your own by frist drying your leftover 🐔 chicken bones in a microwave oven. Then place the dried bones in a sturdy paper bag and grind them up using a mallet, hammer or rolling pin. When done distribute the powder around your plants and watch them thrive.
ADD TO COMPOST:- Brown paper bags are a great addition to any garden compost heap. Not only do they contain less ink and pigment than newsprint,but they will also attract more earthworks to your pile. It's best to shred and wet the bags before adding to your pile. Also, make sure you mix them in well to prevent them from blowing away after they dry.
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Kids' Stuff
*Make a life sized body poster of your child. Start by cutting up 4-6 paper bags so thet lie completely flat ( any print should be facing downwards ) . Arrange them into one big square on the floor and tape the undersides together. Then have your child lie down in the middle and use a crayon to trace the for his or her entire body . Give him/her crayons or water colours paints to fill in the face, clothing and other details. When your children is finished, hang it up in his/her room as an unusual and interested wall decoration .
DRY YOUR HERBS:-- To dry fresh herbs, firstly wash each plant under cold water and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Make sure the plants are completely dry before you proceed, to reduce the risk of them getting mouldy. Take 5 or 6 plants, remove the lower leaves and place them upside down inside a large paper bag. Gather the end of the bag around the stems and tie it up. Punch a few holes in the bag for ventilation, then store it in a warm, dry area for at least two weeks. Once the plants have dried, inspect them carefully for any signs of mould. If you find any toss out the whole bunch. You can grind them up, once you have removed the stems, with a rolling pin or a full soft drink bottle, or keep them whole to retain the flavour longer. Store your dried herbs in airtight containers and away from sunlight.
MOVE SNOW OFF YOUR WINDSCREEN:--If you are tired of having to constantly scrape ice and snow off your car's windscreen during the winter months, keep some paper bags on hand. When there's snow in the forecast, go out to your car and turn on the wipers. Then shut off the engine with the wipers positioned near the middle of your windscreen. Now, split open a couple of paper bags and use your car's wipers to hold them in place, after the last snowflake faĺls, pull off the paper to instantly clear your windscreen. To prevent damaging your car's wipers, don't turn on the ignition until you have removed the snow and paper from the windscreen.
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SPRAY PAINT SMALL ITEMS:--You donot have to make a mess every time you need to spray paint a small item. Just place the object to be painted inside a large paper shopping bag and spray away the bag will contain the excess spray. Once the item has fired, simply remove it and toss away the bag.
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